Groups I and J completed their second group stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday and early on Tuesday, in what has quickly become a heated race for the tournament’s Golden Boot Award as the World’s biggest stars continue to deliver on the biggest stage and tally up their goals.
All-time great and seasoned veteran Lionel Messi is currently leading the charge with an impressive five goal tally across two games, but youngsters Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are not too far behind, who sit at four goals apiece.
Four matches took place late on Monday and into the early hours of Tuesday, here is an overview of those fixtures.
Argentina v Austria
Messi led his white and blue stripes to another win as Argentina dodged an Austria challenge and came out ahead 2-0 to seal their ticket to the knockout stage with one game still in hand.
